BlockBeats news, on January 8, U.S. New York appellate court judge Alan G. Smother dismissed President-elect Trump's latest request to delay the sentencing proceedings in his 'hush money' case. Trump's lawyers argued that as president-elect, Trump enjoys the same criminal trial immunity as the president, but this view was rejected by the court.
Less than two weeks before Trump's inauguration as president, if sentencing is not completed by January 20, before the start of his second term, presidential immunity may delay the case until he leaves office. The court's ruling means that Trump's sentencing is still scheduled for January 10. However, Trump and his legal team have stated they will continue to seek legal avenues to delay or cancel the sentencing. (Jinshi)